Chess Rivals Of The 19th Century

Author : Tony Cullen
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476680729

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Chess Rivals of the 19th Century by Tony Cullen Pdf

Many historical chess books focus on individual 19th century masters and tournaments yet little is written covering the full scope of competitive chess through the era. This volume provides a comprehensive overview, with more than a third of the 300 annotated games analyzed by past masters and checked by powerful engines. Players such as Max Lange and Cochrane, known to the chess public only by the name given to a fierce attack or gambit, are brought to life. Fifty masters are each given their own chapter, with brief biographies, results and anecdotes and an endgame section for most chapters.

Author : Frank Hoffmeister
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-11
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476644561

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Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894 by Frank Hoffmeister Pdf

Most chess biographies present the games of famous players--but not their writings. Filling that gap, this book begins with Syrian master and author of chess studies Philip Stamma, and finishes with the first world champion William Steinitz. The main novelties in opening, middlegame and endgame theory in the 160 year period are examined and biographical sketches put the contributions of more than 30 masters into context. The author presents many new insights--for example, regarding the origins of the Ponziani Opening, the Dutch Defense and the Petroff Defense. French star La Bourdonnais used other sources for almost every part of his Nouveau Traite. Morphy's analysis of the Philidor Defense was faulty and Anderssen's play included many positional ideas. Harrwitz and Neumann published modern treatises long before Steinitz came out with his Modern Chess Instructor. Many ending themes belong to less well-known authors, such as Cozio, Chapais, van Zuylen van Nyevelt, Sarratt, Kling and Horwitz, Berger and Salvio.

Author : Martin Frère Hillyer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-25
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0786475080

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Thomas Frere and the Brotherhood of Chess by Martin Frère Hillyer Pdf

The 19th century in the United States saw the evolution of a leisure society. Enjoying numerous technological advances, people had free time to indulge in a variety of pursuits. An assortment of board games flooded American homes. By mid-century, chess had surpassed all others in popularity. The author of three important chess texts, Thomas Frere was instrumental in the growth of chess in America. This work reveals the 19th century development of chess through the writings of Thomas Frere: books, letters, chess columns and scrapbooks, illuminating important players of the time and their games. The main text is divided into four sections covering 1827-1900. The first looks at the early years as chess moved from private to public venues, and formal chess clubs were established such as Frere's Brooklyn Chess Club in 1856. The second section deals with the First American Chess Congress and the advent of Paul Morphy and the third is on Frere's role in the first formal world chess championship, thoroughly documented in his letters. The fourth section examines the last decade of the 1800s as chess moved into the 1900s.

Author : Henry Edward Bird
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798580025407

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Chess History and Reminiscences by Henry Edward Bird Pdf

Book Excerpt: ...chess for the 19th century certainly merit more notice than my space admits of. After Philidor who died in 1795, and his immediate successors Verdoni and E. Sarratt, W. Lewis, G. Walker, John Cochrane, Deschapelles and de La Bourdonnais, have always been regarded as the most able and interesting, and consequently the most notable of those for the quarter of a century up to 1820, and the above with the genial A. McDonnell of Belfast, who came to the front in 1828, and excelled all his countrymen in Great Britain ever known before him, constitute the principal players who flourished up to 1834, when the series of splendid contests between La Bourdonnais and McDonnell cast all other previous and contemporary play into the shade. ...

Author : Macon Shibut
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486149875

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Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory by Macon Shibut Pdf

Analysis of the games and positions of the best chess player of the 19th century — his rare blunders, omissions, selected endgames, and openings.

Author : Henry Edward Bird
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1725190575

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Chess History and Reminiscences Large Print by Henry Edward Bird Pdf

Chess History and Reminiscences Henry Edward Bird s of chess for the 19th century certainly merit more notice than my space admits of. After Philidor who died in 1795, and his immediate successors Verdoni and E. Sarratt, W. Lewis, G. Walker, John Cochrane, Deschapelles and de La Bourdonnais, have always been regarded as the most able and interesting, and consequently the most notable of those for the quarter of a century up to 1820, and the above with the genial A. McDonnell of Belfast, who came to the front in 1828, and excelled all his countrymen in Great Britain ever known before him, constitute the principal players who flourished up to 1834, when the series of splendid contests between La Bourdonnais and McDonnell cast all other previous and contemporary play into the shade. The next period of seventeen years to 1851, had produced Harrwitz, Horwitz and Lowenthal from abroad, and Buckle, Cap. Kennedy, Bird and Boden at home, whilst the great International Chess Tournament of that year witnessed the triumph of the great Anderssen, and introduced us

Author : H. J. R. Murray
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : EAN:4064066383275

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The History of Chess by H. J. R. Murray Pdf

Murray's History of Chess is regarded as the most authoritative and most comprehensive history of the game. Murray's aim is threefold: to present as complete a record as is possible of the varieties of chess that exist or have existed in different parts of the world; to investigate the ultimate origin of these games and the circumstances of the invention of chess; and to trace the development of the modern European game from the first appearance of its ancestor, the Indian chaturanga, in the beginning of the 7th century. The first part of the book describes the history of the Asiatic varieties of chess, the Arabic and Persian literature on chess, and the theory and practice of the game of shatranj. The second part is concerned with chess in Europe in the Middle Ages, its role in literature and in the moralities, and with medieval chess problems, leading up to the beginning of modern chess and the history of the modern game through to the 19th century.

Author : Jerzy Giżycki,Baruch H. Wood
Publisher : London : Abbey Library
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Chess
ISBN : UCSD:31822038655759

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A History of Chess by Jerzy Giżycki,Baruch H. Wood Pdf

Chess in Britain - Chess and machines - Chess in poetry and prose - Chess and mathematicscs _

Author : Mikhail Botvinnik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1996-02
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857441222

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Half a Century of Chess by Mikhail Botvinnik Pdf

In a collection of ninety annotated games, the former world champion demonstrates his strategic style.

Author : Miguel A. Sánchez
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476614991

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JosŽ Raœl Capablanca by Miguel A. Sánchez Pdf

This is the most complete and thorough biography of José Raúl Capablanca, one of the greatest players in the history of chess. Beginning with his family background, birth, childhood and introduction to the game in Cuba, it examines his life and play as a young man; follows his evolution as a player and rise to prominence, first as challenger and then world champion; his loss of the title to Alekhine and his efforts to recapture the championship in the last years of his too-short life. What emerges is a portrait of a complex man with far-ranging interests and concerns, in stark contrast to his robotic reputation as “the chess machine.” Meticulously researched, utilizing many sources available only in Capablanca’s home country, it puts truth to legend regarding a man who stood astride the chess world in of its most dynamic and dramatic eras. Numerous games and diagrams complement the text, as do a wealth of photographs.

Author : Jean-Louis Cazaux,Rick Knowlton
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780786494279

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A World of Chess by Jean-Louis Cazaux,Rick Knowlton Pdf

With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.

Author : Harold James Ruthven Murray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : Chess
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004669870

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A History of Chess by Harold James Ruthven Murray Pdf

Author : Sri Lanka. Pārlimēntuva. Senate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B3860674

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Parliamentary Debates by Sri Lanka. Pārlimēntuva. Senate Pdf

Author : John Saunders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Chess
ISBN : 0754817121

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How to Play Winning Chess by John Saunders Pdf

Chess was said to have been developed by an Indian philosopher in the sixth century. Originally called Chaturanga, the game spread throughout the Far East and then across Europe by the 11th century. Like most popular games it developed from being a pastime into a competitive sport with the world's first known tournament being held in the middle of the 19th century. This expertly presented new book tells you everything you will need to know about the background and playing of chess - the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. While it has a complex history and development, the modern game is a relatively recent development and the rules are fairly straightforward to learn. All the pieces and modern rules and terminology of chess are clearly explained in an accessible and structured way. Once the movements of each chess piece and rule of the game have been learned, the next task is take on an opponent, and this book shows how to make basic check mates in order to win. The different strategies (the pin, the fork, the skewer and promoting the pawn) are explained along with how to manage the game as it progresses from opening through the middle game to the end game at the most basic level, before moving on to intermediate and more advanced levels. The next section of the book is devoted to how to think ahead and play different types of games in order to win and create a successful end game at the higher levels of play. The book provides guidance - assessing the state of the game and knowing whether to make an all out attack, trade places or build up a strategy for the other pieces before attempting to end the game. Some of the chess masterpieces will be outlined as inspiration for tactical play - such as Morphy versus Duke of Brunswick from 1858 (the most famous game in chess history) and the Fischer versus Spassky world championship, played between the US and Russian rivals at the height of the Cold War in 1972. Finally the book explains options of where and to play chess and different opponents to play against - such as against home computer software or online games. Various options are outlined such as rapidplay or blitz chess, which have fast timed finishes and slow methods such as correspondence chess, which involves long distance correspondence through a chess server, e-mail or by post. This comprehensive book is suitable for beginners and advanced players alike and is illustrated with more than 700 colour pictures. It will teach you a wide range of skills to play chess - by technical instruction, helpful advice, step-by-step moves, action from the chess champions and tips on becoming a winner at the game.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Chess
ISBN : UVA:X000336706

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Chess Life by Anonim Pdf